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Margaret Joan Madsen1

F, #753, b. 24 March 1959, d. 1 March 2011
Margaret Joan Madsen (1959-2011)
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameMargaret Joan Madsen was also known as Margaret Joan Glover.2
NameShe was also known as Joan Madsen.1
BirthShe was born on 24 March 1959, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathShe died on 1 March 2011 in Moncton City Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.104977, -64.806150G.1
FuneralThe funeral was held on 4 March 2011 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39454, -63.78915G.1
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40530, -63.77504G.

Inscription: GLOVER / M. Joan / Madsen / Mar. 24, 1959 / Mar. 1, 2011 | Married June 15, 1985 | J. Michael / Glover / Aug. 27, 1959 /

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Inscription: GLOVER / M. Joan / Madsen / Mar. 24, 1959 / Mar. 1, 2011 | Married June 15, 1985 | J. Michael / Glover / Aug. 27, 1959 /.3

Tombstone, Margaret Joan Madsen (1959-2011), Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S5337] Obituary - Margaret Joan Madsen, East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside.
  2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  3. [S5781] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Joan Madsen, tombstone inscription & photograph(s); documented by David A. Walker, 29 June 2011.

Julia Blanch Palmer1

F, #754, b. 7 May 1871, d. 10 May 1912
Charlie Wasson (1868-1948) and Julia Blanch Palmer (1871-1912). Photo courtesy of Nancy MacIntosh.

Parents

FatherDaniel Palmer b. 22 February 1838, d. 8 February 1909
MotherSarah Ann Carpenter b. 1847, d. 6 April 1873
Relationships1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameJulia Blanch Palmer was also known as Julia Palmer.2
NameShe was also known as Julia Blanche Palmer.
NameShe was also known as Julia Blanch Wasson.
BirthShe was born on 7 May 1871, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.3,4
Biographical NoteIn 1876 Julia Ann (Coy) Palmer donated her bible to her grandniece, Julia Blanch Palmer when young Julia was 5 years old. The letter states that Julia Ann was a grandmother.1
Letter in family bible describing the donation by Julia Ann (Coy) Palmer of her bible to her grandniece, Julia Blanch Palmer.

"This Bible was presented to
Julia Blanch Palmer by Her
Grandmother Julia Ann Palmer
at the time of her death which
was July the 3rd 1876

With a desire that she might
Remember the Creator in the
days of her youth and so prepare to meet Her God."
MarriageShe married Charles Henry Wasson son of Joseph S. Wasson and Margaret Graham.4
DaughterJulia Blanch Palmer was enumerated on the census in April 1881 in the household of Daniel Palmer, as a daughter, in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Daniel (age 43) were his wife Alice Coy (age 25), their children Julia (age 10), Clarance (age 4) & Ernest (age 2), and Daniel's mother Phebe Coy (age 63). Daniel was a farmer. The family religion was Free Christian Baptist. They lived in the house adjacent to Daniel's first cousin George Palmer.5
1881 Canada Census, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick. Household of Daniel Palmer, his wife Alice Coy, their children Julia, Clarance & Ernest, and Daniel's mother Phebe Coy.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1901 in the household of Charles Henry Wasson in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 33) were his wife, Julia Blanche Palmer (age 29), children Albert, his twin Alfred (age 5), Ida (age 4), Walter (age 2) and Elva (age 1). Also in the household was Fred Philips (age 16), a farm labourer. Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Free Baptist.6
1901 Canada Census, Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Henry Wasson, his wife Julia Blanche Palmer, and their children Albert, Alfred, Ida, Walter and Elva.
DeathShe died on 10 May 1912.3
BurialShe was buried in the Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Inscription: WASSON / Julia B. Palmer / Wife of Charles H. Wasson / Born May 7, 1871 / Died May 10, 1912 / Daughter / Elva C. / Born Sept. 29, 1899 Died July 9 1917 / At Rest.Left: BlankRight: Daughter / Ida B / Dec. 4 1896 / May 25 1923.Back: Charles H. / 1868-1948.2

Tombstone, Julia Blanche Palmer (1871-1912), husband Charles H. Wasson (1868-1948), children Elva (1899-1917) and Ida (1896-1923), Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Children with Charles Henry Wasson b. 19 February 1868, d. 1948

SonCharles Alfred Wasson b. 4 August 1895, d. 16 June 1945
SonAlbert E. Wasson b. 4 August 1895, d. February 1967
DaughterIda B. Wasson b. 24 December 1896, d. 25 May 1923
SonWalter Daniel Wasson b. 9 June 1898, d. 9 June 1957
DaughterElva C. Wasson b. 29 September 1899, d. 1917
DaughterLottie Eileen Wasson+ b. 1902, d. June 1983
SonWillis Colby Wasson b. 31 August 1905, d. 27 June 1967

Citations

  1. [S5740] letter in bible presenting it to Julia Blanch Palmer from her grandaunt Julia Ann (Coy) Palmer, Palmer family bible, ; Maryanne Saunders. Hereinafter cited as Palmer family bible.
  2. [S3825] Cemetery Marker - Julia B. Palmer (1871-1912). Julia B. Palmer (1871-1912), Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 21 August 2000.
  3. [S254] "Personal Communication", John Elliott (-Sussex, New Brunswick), to David Walker (-Edwards, Ontario); Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  4. [S5707] Late Registration of Births - Willis Colby Wasson, Willis Colby Wasson, Microfilm image Microfilm F20739, Code 1905-802720, (14 October 1925), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  5. [S8360] 1881 Canada Census, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, household #110, of Daniel Palmer, April 1881, digital copy of original image, LAC microfilm C_13181, page 23. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S5702] 1901 Canada Census - Charles Henry Wasson, Household #139, 1901, Microfilm image, Page 14. Hampstead (M-1), Queens County (22), New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

David Benjamin Cairns1

M, #759, b. 30 March 1939, d. 12 May 2022
David Benjamin "Benny" Cairns (1939-2022).

Parents

FatherBradford Benjamin Cairns b. 12 August 1912, d. 11 May 2004
MotherHelen Deborah Walker b. 25 April 1916, d. 19 March 2015
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameDavid Benjamin Cairns was also known as Ben Cairns.2
NameHe was also known as Benny Cairns.3
BirthHe was born on 30 March 1939, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G.2,4
MarriageHe married Lorna Jean MacCaull daughter of Robert Lorne MacCaull and Lois Jean Callbeck, on 11 November 1961, in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36523, -63.72419G. They were married by license #4376. Ben was 22 years old, a bachelor, farmer, living in Summerside. Lorna was 21 years old, a spinster, a nurse, living in Wilmot Valley. Witnesses were Harold Cairns, brother to Ben, and Adele MacCaull, sister to Lorna. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Angus Brown.1
LivingDavid Benjamin Cairns was living in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 2015.5
DeathHe died on 12 May 2022 in Summerset Manor, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3
BurialAnd was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3

Partner with Lorna Jean MacCaull b. 9 June 1940, d. 12 January 2020

Citations

  1. [S7943] North Bedeque United Church Record Books, Prince Edward Island, David Benjamin Cairns & Lorna Jean MacCaull marriage, 11 November 1961, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, by licence #4376, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  3. [S17233] Death Notice ~ David Benjamin "Benny" Cairns, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  4. [S2270] Letter from Family records of Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald personal communication (-Richmond, Prince Edward Island) to David A. Walker, November 2005; Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  5. [S9894] Death - Helen Deborah Cairns, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

Harold Bradford Cairns1

M, #760, b. 9 June 1943, d. 31 May 2002
Harold Bradford Cairns (1943-2002). Photo courtesy of Margaret MacDonald.
Harold Cairns (1943-2002), high school graduation portrait. Photo courtesy of Margie Cairns, sister of Harold.

Parents

FatherBradford Benjamin Cairns b. 12 August 1912, d. 11 May 2004
MotherHelen Deborah Walker b. 25 April 1916, d. 19 March 2015
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameHarold Bradford Cairns was also known as Harold Cairns.2
BirthHe was born on 9 June 1943, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
WitnessHe was a witness at the marriage of David Benjamin Cairns and Lorna Jean MacCaull on 11 November 1961 in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36523, -63.72419G.3
DeathHarold Bradford Cairns died on 31 May 2002, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G, .

Obituary: "CAIRNS, Harold Bradford - At the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Friday, May 31, 2002, of Harold Bradford Cairns of Stanley Bridge, aged 58 years. Born in Summerside, he was the son of Bradford and Helen (Walker) Cairns. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Clarke) Cairns and by his children Jennifer (Paul) Fritze, Mississauga, Ontario; Michael (Anne), Halifax; and Julia (fiancé Dennis Brown), Calgary, Alberta. Dear grandfather of Patrick and Will Cairns and brother of Jean (Robert) Miller, Dartmouth, N.S.; Marg (Leonard) MacDonald, Grand River; and Ben (Lorna) Cairns, Wilmot. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Clarke, Summerside, and brother-in-law Kent (Betty) Clarke, Riverview, N.B. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, until Tuesday, then to Trinity United Church, Summerside, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in People's Cemetery, Summerside. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca"

Extended Obituary published 20 August 2002

Obituaries (08/20/02)

"OBITUARY In Loving Memory Of HAROLD BRADFORD CAIRNS On May 31, 2002, Harold Bradford Cairns passed away peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, surrounded by his Loving family. Harold was born June 9, 1943, son of Bradford and Helen (Walker) Cairns, Wilmot and spent 18 years with his parents, where they operated a mixed farm. In 1963, Harold married Nancy Clarke and they have three children, Jennifer (Paul Fritze), Michael (Anne Hayward) and Julia (fiancee Dennis Brown). After completing his education, he went to work for F.W. Ward & Sons, Potato Brokerage Firm. In June 1966, he went to Associated Shippers Inc. Charlottetown as General Manager and three years later, in 1969, he formed Cairns Produce, which is still operating as a Shipping Agency. In 1974, he joined the P.E.I. Potato Marketing Board to develop new markets in Canada and the United States. In September 1976, along with Martin Visser, formed a new export company called Visser Produce Ltd., and had worked there until his death. During his lifetime Harold was Past President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Founding President of the PEI Kidney Foundation, Elder of Trinity United Church, Vice-Chairman of the PEI Grain Elevators Corp., Past Director of the local Chamber of Commerce, Director of Potatoes Canada, Director of Port Development in Summerside and Member of PEI Potatoes Exporters Assoc. Harold is survived by his wife Nancy, their three children, spouses and two grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Patrick and Will Cairns, his parents Brad and Helen, his mother-in-law Dorothy Clarke, sisters Jean (Robert Miller), Margaret (Leonard MacDonald) and brother Ben (Lorna) and many nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who delighted in encouraging his family to discover their talents and use them wisely. Harold's philosophy on life's journey was evident in the way that he dealt with his illness. Harold's life touched many people, he had a wonderful sense of humour, he was kind, giving and always ready to lend a helping hand. His largely attended funeral was held at Trinity United Church, Summerside, with Rev. Victor and Rev. Carolyn MacLeod. Readings were delivered by Kent Clark and Jean Sullivan and a very moving tribute by son Michael. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our wonderful family and our many friends for all their prayers and acts of kindness during Harold's illness and our time of mourning. To Dr. Monica McNeill, Dr. Dryer and Dr. Champion, all the staff of QEH Oncology thank you so much for your kind and loving care you gave Harold. A special thank you to Donna Gallant and Susan MacKay at PCH and Violet Banks, for your compassionate care and just being there for us. Thank you for all the food, cards, beautiful flowers and the overwhelming donations to PCH. Thank you to Moase Funeral Home and staff, Honorary pallbearers, pallbet PCH and Violet Banks, for your compassionate care and just being there for us. Thank you for all the food, cards, beautiful flowers and the overwhelming donations to PCH."

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Obituary: "CAIRNS, Harold Bradford - At the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Friday, May 31, 2002, of Harold Bradford Cairns of Stanley Bridge, aged 58 years. Born in Summerside, he was the son of Bradford and Helen (Walker) Cairns. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Clarke) Cairns and by his children Jennifer (Paul) Fritze, Mississauga, Ontario; Michael (Anne), Halifax; and Julia (fiancé Dennis Brown), Calgary, Alberta. Dear grandfather of Patrick and Will Cairns and brother of Jean (Robert) Miller, Dartmouth, N.S.; Marg (Leonard) MacDonald, Grand River; and Ben (Lorna) Cairns, Wilmot. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Clarke, Summerside, and brother-in-law Kent (Betty) Clarke, Riverview, N.B. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, until Tuesday, then to Trinity United Church, Summerside, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in People's Cemetery, Summerside. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca"

Extended Obituary published 20 August 2002

Obituaries (08/20/02)

"OBITUARY In Loving Memory Of HAROLD BRADFORD CAIRNS On May 31, 2002, Harold Bradford Cairns passed away peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, surrounded by his Loving family. Harold was born June 9, 1943, son of Bradford and Helen (Walker) Cairns, Wilmot and spent 18 years with his parents, where they operated a mixed farm. In 1963, Harold married Nancy Clarke and they have three children, Jennifer (Paul Fritze), Michael (Anne Hayward) and Julia (fiancee Dennis Brown). After completing his education, he went to work for F.W. Ward & Sons, Potato Brokerage Firm. In June 1966, he went to Associated Shippers Inc. Charlottetown as General Manager and three years later, in 1969, he formed Cairns Produce, which is still operating as a Shipping Agency. In 1974, he joined the P.E.I. Potato Marketing Board to develop new markets in Canada and the United States. In September 1976, along with Martin Visser, formed a new export company called Visser Produce Ltd., and had worked there until his death. During his lifetime Harold was Past President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Founding President of the PEI Kidney Foundation, Elder of Trinity United Church, Vice-Chairman of the PEI Grain Elevators Corp., Past Director of the local Chamber of Commerce, Director of Potatoes Canada, Director of Port Development in Summerside and Member of PEI Potatoes Exporters Assoc. Harold is survived by his wife Nancy, their three children, spouses and two grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Patrick and Will Cairns, his parents Brad and Helen, his mother-in-law Dorothy Clarke, sisters Jean (Robert Miller), Margaret (Leonard MacDonald) and brother Ben (Lorna) and many nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who delighted in encouraging his family to discover their talents and use them wisely. Harold's philosophy on life's journey was evident in the way that he dealt with his illness. Harold's life touched many people, he had a wonderful sense of humour, he was kind, giving and always ready to lend a helping hand. His largely attended funeral was held at Trinity United Church, Summerside, with Rev. Victor and Rev. Carolyn MacLeod. Readings were delivered by Kent Clark and Jean Sullivan and a very moving tribute by son Michael. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our wonderful family and our many friends for all their prayers and acts of kindness during Harold's illness and our time of mourning. To Dr. Monica McNeill, Dr. Dryer and Dr. Champion, all the staff of QEH Oncology thank you so much for your kind and loving care you gave Harold. A special thank you to Donna Gallant and Susan MacKay at PCH and Violet Banks, for your compassionate care and just being there for us. Thank you for all the food, cards, beautiful flowers and the overwhelming donations to PCH. Thank you to Moase Funeral Home and staff, Honorary pallbearers, pallbet PCH and Violet Banks, for your compassionate care and just being there for us. Thank you for all the food, cards, beautiful flowers and the overwhelming donations to PCH."

BurialHe was buried on 4 June 2002 in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40580, -63.77519G.

Inscription: CAIRNS / Harold Bradford Cairns / June 9, 1943 - May 31, 2002 / Nancy A. Clarke / Dec. 31, 1942 - / Married Oct. 12, 1963 / To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.

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Inscription: CAIRNS / Harold Bradford Cairns / June 9, 1943 - May 31, 2002 / Nancy A. Clarke / Dec. 31, 1942 - / Married Oct. 12, 1963 / To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.4

Tombstone, Harold Bradford Cairns (1943-2002). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S89] "Personal Knowledge," (MS; Edwards, Ontario, Canada). Hereinafter cited as "Personal Knowledge".
  3. [S7943] North Bedeque United Church Record Books, Prince Edward Island, David Benjamin Cairns & Lorna Jean MacCaull marriage, 11 November 1961, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, by licence #4376, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
  4. [S4877] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harold Bradford Cairns, tombstone inscription & photograph(s); documented by David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.

Lorna Jean MacCaull1,2

F, #765, b. 9 June 1940, d. 12 January 2020
Lorna Jean (MacCaull) Cairns (1940-2020).

Parents

FatherRobert Lorne MacCaull b. 29 February 1912, d. 3 July 1983
MotherLois Jean Callbeck b. 29 September 1914, d. 17 July 2003
Relationships5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameLorna Jean MacCaull was also known as Lorna Jean Cairns.3
NameShe was also known as Lorna MacCaull.3
BirthShe was born on 9 June 1940, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.3,4
MarriageShe married David Benjamin Cairns son of Bradford Benjamin Cairns and Helen Deborah Walker, on 11 November 1961, in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36523, -63.72419G. They were married by license #4376. Ben was 22 years old, a bachelor, farmer, living in Summerside. Lorna was 21 years old, a spinster, a nurse, living in Wilmot Valley. Witnesses were Harold Cairns, brother to Ben, and Adele MacCaull, sister to Lorna. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Angus Brown.4
Principal 2Lorna Jean MacCaull was living in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 2015.5
DeathShe died on 12 January 2020 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G.6
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.6

Partner with David Benjamin Cairns b. 30 March 1939, d. 12 May 2022

Citations

  1. [S16439] David Sidney Walker & Shirley Morrison, "Compiled notes". . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled notes".
  2. [S2270] Letter from Family records of Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald personal communication (-Richmond, Prince Edward Island) to David A. Walker, November 2005; Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  3. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  4. [S7943] North Bedeque United Church Record Books, Prince Edward Island, David Benjamin Cairns & Lorna Jean MacCaull marriage, 11 November 1961, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, by licence #4376, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
  5. [S9894] Death - Helen Deborah Cairns, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
  6. [S14610] Death Notice ~ Lorna Jean Cairns, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Thomas Stewart1

M, #775, b. 25 December 1879, d. 25 September 1946

Parents

FatherDonald M. Stewart b. 3 January 1853, d. 1930
MotherEllen Adams b. 18 June 1857, d. 1919
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BirthThomas Stewart was born on 25 December 1879, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2,3
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1891 in the household of Donald M. Stewart, as a son, in Lot 67, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Donald Stewart (age 38) were his wife Ellen Adams (age 33), their sons James (age 12), Thomas (age 11) and Byron (age 9). Donald was a blacksmith. The family religion was Presbyterian.2
SonThomas Stewart was enumerated on the census on 27 April 1901 in the household of Donald M. Stewart, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Donald (age 47) were his wife Ellen Adams (age 43), their children James (age 22), Thomas (age 21), Byron (age 19), Alberta (age 17), George (age 15), Annie (age 13) and Flora (age 11). Donald was a blacksmith. The family religion was Methodist.3
MarriageThomas Stewart married Mary Elizabeth Walker daughter of David Walker and Elizabeth L. Higgins, on 5 May 1909, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Thomas was a bachelor, living in Kensington. Mary was a spinster, living in Kelvin Grove. The officiating clergyman was Rev. R.G. Strathie.4,1
CensusThomas Stewart was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Victoria St., Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Thomas (age 39) were his wife, Elizabeth Walker (age 32) and their son Ray (age 11). The family religion was Methodist.5
DeathHe died on 25 September 1946.6
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44807, -63.62901G.

Rectangular black stone. Inscription: STEWART / Thomas Stewart / 1880 - 1946 / His Wife / Elizabeth Walker / 1888 - 1981 / Daughter / Margaret Jean / 1923 Age 3 wks. (note that her death year was actually 1924, as she was born 25 December 1923.)1

Tombstone, Thomas Stewart (1880-1946), his wife Elizabeth Walker (1888-1981), daughter Margaret Jean Stewart (1923-1924). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Tombstone, Thomas Stewart (1880-1946), his wife Elizabeth Walker (1888-1981), daughter Margaret Jean Stewart (1923-1924). Detail.

Children with Mary Elizabeth Walker b. 5 July 1888, d. 20 December 1981

SonThomas Ray Stewart b. 18 July 1909, d. 25 December 1989
DaughterMargaret Jean Stewart b. 25 December 1923, d. 15 January 1924

Citations

  1. [S3061] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Thomas Stewart family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 16 August 2003.
  2. [S14215] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 67, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household # 109, of Donald Stewart, 15 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 67, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6384; Page 32.
  3. [S14217] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household # 34, of Donald Stewart, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 4.
  4. [S14219] Thomas Stewart & Mary Elizabeth Walker, (5 May 1909), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4, Marriage Licenses 1909. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  5. [S14951] 1921 Canada Census, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #163, of Thomas Stewart, 1921, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 17. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Margaret Jean Stewart1,2

F, #776, b. 25 December 1923, d. 15 January 1924

Parents

FatherThomas Stewart b. 25 December 1879, d. 25 September 1946
MotherMary Elizabeth Walker b. 5 July 1888, d. 20 December 1981
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthMargaret Jean Stewart was born on 25 December 1923.2
DeathShe died on 15 January 1924, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Thomas Stewart, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44807, -63.62901G.

Rectangular black stone. Inscription: STEWART / Thomas Stewart / 1880 - 1946 / His Wife / Elizabeth Walker / 1888 - 1981 / Daughter / Margaret Jean / 1923 Age 3 wks. (note that her death year was actually 1924, as she was born 25 December 1923.)3

Tombstone, Thomas Stewart (1880-1946), his wife Elizabeth Walker (1888-1981), daughter Margaret Jean Stewart (1923-1924). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Tombstone, Thomas Stewart (1880-1946), his wife Elizabeth Walker (1888-1981), daughter Margaret Jean Stewart (1923-1924). Detail.

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  3. [S3061] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Thomas Stewart family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 16 August 2003.

John Andrew Thompson1,2,3,4

M, #778, b. 3 July 1876, d. 3 May 1947

Parents

FatherWilliam Thompson b. 27 March 1841
MotherSusan b. 19 July 1840
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameJohn Andrew Thompson was also known as John Thompson.5
BirthHe was born on 3 July 1876, in Long River, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. his baptismal record shows a birth date of 3 July, 1876.1,4
BaptismHe was baptized on 13 August 1876 in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43738, -63.63568G; the officiating clergyman was O.S. Newnham.1
Marr LicHe obtained a marriage license on 27 November 1900.5
MarriageHe married Jessemine Harriet Walker daughter of Thomas James Walker and Virginia Esther Wiggins, on 5 December 1900, in St. Mark's Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43795, -63.63484G. The marriage announcement in the newspaper has a marriage date of 12 December. John A. Thompson of Kensington, PEI (B), to Harriet Walker of Kensington, PEI (S). They were married by Rev. Rev. L. B. Reagh, of North Milton, Prince Edward Island. Witnesses were Norman Carruthers and Laura Walker.6,7,5
SonJohn Andrew Thompson was enumerated on the census on 1 May 1901 in the household of William Thompson, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William (age 59) were his wife Susan (age 60), their son John (age 24), his wife Hattie Walker (age 28), John's sister Emma (age 19). William and John were farmers. The family religion was Anglican.8
1901 Canada Census, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Thompson, his wife Susan, their son John, his wife Hattie Walker, John's sister Emma.
SonJohn Andrew Thompson was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of William Thompson, as a son, in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William (age 69) were his wife Susan (age 70), their son John (age 34), his wife Hattie Walker (age 38), their children Olive (age 6) and Bertha (age 2). William and John were farmers. The family religion was Anglican.9
1911 Canada Census, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William Thompson, his wife Susan, their son John, his wife Hattie Walker, their children Olive and Bertha.
DeathJohn Andrew Thompson died on 3 May 1947 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44772, -63.62917G.

Rectangular white marble tombstone. Inscription: THOMPSON / John A. Thompson / July 2, 1876 - May 3, 1947 / His Wife / Harriet J. Walker / April 17, 1873 - February 1, 1960.4

Tombstone, John A. Thompson (1876-1947), his wife Harriet Walker (1873-1960 ). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Jessemine Harriet Walker b. 17 April 1873, d. 1 February 1960

DaughterOlive Wiggins Thompson b. 6 August 1904, d. 14 May 1985
DaughterBertha Susan Thompson b. 27 December 1908, d. 5 December 1939
SonWilliam Roy Thompson+ b. 23 October 1913, d. 6 March 2004
SonJohn Albert Thompson b. 11 May 1918

Citations

  1. [S4813] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Mark's Anglican Church , Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Richmond Parish Book 2, p. 96. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
  2. [S4815] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Mark's Anglican Church , Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Richmond Parish Book 1, p. 77. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
  3. [S4816] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. Mark's Anglican Church , Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Richmond Parish Book 1, p. 69. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
  4. [S2726] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John A. Thompson & Harriet Walker, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 14 August 2006.
  5. [S6502] John Andrew Thompson & Jessemine Harriet Walker marriage, 5 December 1900, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Vital Statistics R.G. 19, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries 4 Licenses, June 1900 - July 1901, filed Dec. 20, 1900, liber 13, folio 280.
  6. [S3231] Wedding Invitation - Jessamine Harriet Walker & John A. Thompson,Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1900.
  7. [S2790] Married: John A. Thompson & Hattie Walker, Marriage Announcement: John A. Thompson & Hattie Walker, Morning Guardian, 21 December 1900, Page 1. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Announcement: John A. Thompson & Hattie Walker.
  8. [S6504] 1901 Canada Census, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #68 of William Thompson, digital copy of original microfilm document, Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  9. [S6503] 1911 Canada Census, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #21 of William Thompson, digital copy of original microfilm document, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Annabella Crozier1

F, #780, b. 28 April 1884, d. 3 November 1959

Parents

FatherDavid Crozier b. 1847, d. 1 January 1926
MotherMargaret Miller b. 1855, d. 8 March 1930
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NameAnnabella Crozier was also known as Annabella Walker.2
NameShe was also known as Belle Crozier.3
BirthShe was born on 28 April 1884, in West Devon, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4,5
MarriageShe married John Hildane Walker son of Thomas James Walker and Virginia Esther Wiggins, on 20 September 1908, in Methodist Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. John was a bachelor living in Kensington, Annabella a spinster living in West Devon.2,1
daughter-in-lawAnnabella Crozier was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1911 in the household of Thomas James Walker, as a daughter-in-law, in Lot 19, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.6
1911 Canada Census, Kensington, Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, household of Thomas James Walker. Included in the household were Thomas's wife Virginia (Wiggins), son John and daughter-in-law Anna (Crozier) and grandson David. They lived adjacent to sons William and Albert, and their respective families. The family religion was Anglican. Thomas and son John were farmers.
DeathShe died on 3 November 1959 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.7
InterredShe was buried in the plot of John Hildane Walker, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44740, -63.62888G.

Inscription: WALKER / John H. Walker / Nov. 17, 1874 - Dec. 18, 1968 / Annabella Crozier / Apr. 28, 1884 - Nov. 3, 1959 / Wife of John H. Walker.8

Tombstone, John Hildane Walker (1874-1968), his wife Annabella Crozier (1884-1959). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Children with John Hildane Walker b. 18 November 1874, d. 18 December 1968

SonDavid Roscoe Walker+ b. 1 December 1909, d. 21 January 1998
DaughterMargaret Lillian Walker+ b. 2 June 1912
DaughterDoris Kathleen Walker b. About 1916, d. 10 June 1919

Citations

  1. [S4792] Cemetery Marker - John Hildane Walker. John Hildane Walker & Annabella Crozier, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 28 July 2006.
  2. [S14809] John H. Walker & Annabella Crozier, (1908), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss3: Marriage Registers, 1906-1914. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  3. [S3337] Correspondence with Thelma Perry, -Riverview, New Brunswick, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  4. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
  5. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  6. [S3526] household #78 of Thomas J. Walker, 1 June 1911 digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
  7. [S14911] Death Record, Mrs. Annabella Walker entry. Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown; RG19/s2/ss6: Death Registration Books, 1959, Entry Number 1869.PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
  8. [S3279] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Hildane Walker & Annabella Crozier, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, September 2000.

Daisy Elizabeth Eade1

F, #784, b. 4 February 1913, d. 22 September 2005

Parents

FatherAlfred W. Eade b. 1887, d. 1970
MotherHarriett E. West b. 1887, d. 1963
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NameDaisy Elizabeth Eade was also known as Daisy Elizabeth Walker.2
NameShe was also known as Daisy Eade.3
BirthShe was born on 4 February 1913, in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.4,1
MarriageShe married Thomas Ketchum Walker son of Cecil Wiggins Walker and Muriel Fleetwood Ketchum, on 2 October 1942, in St. John's Norway Anglican Church, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.2
DeathDaisy Elizabeth Eade died on 22 September 2005 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.2
BurialShe was buried in St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.

She was cremated.Inscription: EADE | WALKER / In Loving Memory of / Harriett E West / 1887 - 1963 / Beloved Wife of / Alfred W. Eade / 1885 - 1970 | Tom K. Walker / 1911 - 1996 / Beloved Husband of / Daisy E. Walker / 1913 - 2005 // At RestDaisy's brother Frank and his wife Edna were cremated and buried in the same plot, although their names were not inscribed, as of 2019.

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She was cremated.Inscription: EADE | WALKER / In Loving Memory of / Harriett E West / 1887 - 1963 / Beloved Wife of / Alfred W. Eade / 1885 - 1970 | Tom K. Walker / 1911 - 1996 / Beloved Husband of / Daisy E. Walker / 1913 - 2005 // At RestDaisy's brother Frank and his wife Edna were cremated and buried in the same plot, although their names were not inscribed, as of 2019.2

Tombstone, Thomas Ketchum Walker, his wife Daisy Elizabeth Eade, her parents Alfred Eade and Harriett West. St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario Canada. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sheehan.

Partner with Thomas Ketchum Walker b. 27 January 1911, d. 30 August 1996

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
  2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  3. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  4. [S894] Birth Certificate for Daisy Elizabeth Eade, Daisy Elizabeth Eade, Birth Certificate, (1913), Vital Statistics, Province of Ontario,, Toronto,, Ontario, Canada.

Charles Grattan1,2

M, #799, b. July 1907, d. January 1969

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthCharles Grattan was born in July 1907.2
MarriageHe married Jean Lawrence Walker daughter of Cecil Wiggins Walker and Muriel Fleetwood Ketchum, on 30 May 1938, in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.3
DeathCharles Grattan died in January 1969; cause of death was lung cancer. cause of death was lung cancer.2
BurialHe was buried in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough (Toronto), Ontario, CanadaG.

Inscription: GRATTAN / In Loving Memory of / Charles Grattan / 1905 - 1969 / Beloved Husband of / Jean Walker / 1912 - 1982.4

Tombstone, Charles Grattan (1905-1969), his wife Jean Lawrence Walker (1912-1982). Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sheehan (findagrave.com).

Children with Jean Lawrence Walker b. 23 August 1912, d. 20 January 1982

SonMorris Charles Grattan b. 2 February 1944, d. 28 March 2021
DaughterMary Ann Grattan b. 14 June 1947, d. 21 July 2025

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  3. [S76] Jean L. Walker and Charles Grattan marriage, (Kathy Sheehan family records), Vital Statistics, Province of Ontario,, Toronto,, Ontario, Canada. .
  4. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Morris Charles Grattan1

M, #800, b. 2 February 1944, d. 28 March 2021

Parents

FatherCharles Grattan b. July 1907, d. January 1969
MotherJean Lawrence Walker b. 23 August 1912, d. 20 January 1982
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMorris Charles Grattan was also known as Morris Grattan.1
BirthHe was born on 2 February 1944, in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.2
DeathHe died on 28 March 2021 in Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, Ontario, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried on 2 June 2021 in Pine Hills Cemetery; 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (Toronto)G. He was buried with his parents.1

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  2. [S18] Birth Certificate, Morris Charles Grattan, Birth Certificate Kathy Sheehan family records, (1944), Vital Statistics, Province of Ontario,, Toronto,, Ontario, Canada.